The Ship

A somber, slow-burning historical tragedy of revenge and faith, visually ambitious but emotionally heavy and distant.

Directed by

Gabriellino D'Annunzio, Mario Roncoroni

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Ida Rubinstein, Alfredo Boccolini, Ciro Galvani

Tagline

Tragedy by Gabriele D'Annunzio

Overview

The newly-settled city of Venice in the Sixth Century AD: A wandering people struggle to establish Christian Theocracy. Basiliola Faledro, an exotic dancer, wicked and cunning, arrives from faraway lands seeking to avenge her pagan lineage; Her father and brothers blinded and humilated by frenzied zealots. Her primary targets are the brothers Gràtico, both newly-elected to positions of power: One, Marco, an arbiter and tribune, the other, Sergio, a bishop. The title refers to a bold pronouncement made by Deaconess Ema Gràtico to her subjects the Venetians, a seafaring and desperate tribe-- That their native homeland is aboard a ship.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, faith, power

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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